INDIANAPOLIS -- A few thoughts on the Miami Dolphins’ 24-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

What it means for Dolphins: The Dolphins picked up two important road wins in the AFC in back-to-back weeks. That is quite an accomplishment, considering Miami went 2-6 on the road last year. The Dolphins already matched their road win total from last season. This was also an important showcase for second-year quarterback Ryan Tannehill (319 yards, one touchdown), who beat draftmate Andrew Luck (321 yards, one touchdown, one interception) to get the win. Luck beat Tannehill and the Dolphins last season.

Stock Watch: Dolphins wide receiver Mike Wallace was much more involved in the offense. He had a big game, catching nine receptions for 115 yards in a touchdown. Seven of his receptions came in the first half. Last week, Wallace had just one catch for 15 yards. In terms of stock down, Miami’s pass-rush wasn’t as dominant as expected against Indianapolis’ patchwork offensive line. But the Dolphins defense sacked Luck three times, including a crucial sack on the final defensive play of the game in the fourth quarter.

Running game improved: The Dolphins had an ugly statline in Week 1. Miami rushed for 20 yards on 23 carries, which put the Dolphins dead last in the NFL. The Dolphins worked on their running game all week and showed improvement Sunday against the Colts. Miami rushed for 102 yards on 26 carries. Dolphins starting tailback Lamar Miller also contributed a 10-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Miami tweaked it zone-blocking scheme to more of a grinding, plowing attack, which better fits its offensive line. Fullback Tyler Clutts also got more playing time and made some decent blocks. Tight end/fullback Charles Clay also ran in a touchdown.

What’s next: After opening the season with a pair of road games, the Dolphins (2-0) will return home undefeated next week for their first game at Sun Life Stadium against the Atlanta Falcons (1-1). Atlanta won its Week 2 matchup against the St. Louis Rams, and some feel the Falcons are a Super Bowl contender.

I am sitting here thankful that Miami found a way to do enough and hang on to beat Andrew Luck and the Colts on the road. All the props for finding a way to win. I really thought that BS call on Tannehill that turned the ball over late may deflate Miami as it has done in years past, but so nice to see them stay the course!

Finding a way to win despite some headwind from the officiating, the road, a persistant Andrew Luck who appears to be made of stone and a less than creative offensive gameplan .... makes this team special.

Finding a way to win despite some headwind from the officiating, the road, a persistant Andrew Luck who appears to be made of stone and a less than creative offensive gameplan .... makes this team special.

The refs were wearing me out too. Lots of contact on our receivers before the ball got to them.

But ignoring that I would like to point out that Bradshaw, Fleener, and Hilton all had better than expected games which allowed the Colts to be even more dynamic & dangerous but We. Still. Held. Them. Down!

I am sitting here thankful that Miami found a way to do enough and hang on to beat Andrew Luck and the Colts on the road. All the props for finding a way to win. I really thought that BS call on Tannehill that turned the ball over late may deflate Miami as it has done in years past, but so nice to see them stay the course!

2 road wins against two AFC Conference teams. Great stuff!

I actually thought Jordan's missed sack was going to be the play that killed Miami. Thank goodness for Grimes.

I am sitting here thankful that Miami found a way to do enough and hang on to beat Andrew Luck and the Colts on the road. All the props for finding a way to win. I really thought that BS call on Tannehill that turned the ball over late may deflate Miami as it has done in years past, but so nice to see them stay the course!

2 road wins against two AFC Conference teams. Great stuff!

I actually thought Jordan's missed sack was going to be the play that killed Miami. Thank goodness for Grimes.